Run raises money for autism research

12:04 AM,
Apr. 5, 2012

Written by

Jordan Culver
Democrat staff writer

April is Autism Awareness Month and several volunteers and organizations are gearing up to spotlight the brain disorder that, according to the Centers for Disease Control, impacts one out of every 88 people.

Saturday, the Annual 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run returns for its fifth year. The run, which takes place at SouthWood, raises both money and awareness for autism research. Virginia Daire Loewe, a local volunteer, said last year the run raised $6,000.

The run is sponsored by Merrill Lynch and Progressive Pediatric Developmental Center. The center, located off Welby Way, provides services ...